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Deri James <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
Date:
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 00:11:16 +0100
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                  "I. S. Margolis" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 2nd Response:
>
> Mike,
>
> I'm sorry you were put out and treated rudely and crudely.
> You'd think the guy would have the decency to show interest and
> kindness given the effort you made to be available.  And that
> this was your Alma-Mater, the more so.
>
> It's not that there's jerks everywhere, it's what to do if
> there in positions of power and influence--which they are,
> often.
>
> Been there, done that, it's awful hunting for jobs, being
> turned down, not having a clue about why the no thanks.  I was
> actually offered a position only to have a higher up nix: I
> insisted on an interview and he said no way no CP's here.
> Guess what?  No nondiscrimination laws in the good old days.
>
> We love ya.  And know how smart and capable you are, and you'll
> find somebody willing to hire you for that.
>
> S.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael H. Collis" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 12:13 PM
> Subject: A rant!!!
>
>
> > I am mad!  No, actuslly, I am furious!  I spent $450 to go to
> > ND. and for nothing... I thought I had a job interview for a
> > position at my high school alma mater, but it turned out to
> > be a lot of hot air!  The person I was supposed to interview
> > with refused to see me, and told an underling to tell me
> > there was no position available. Arrrgh! Then the person I
> > stayed with was a North Dakotan Redneck. Trisha would've
> > loved to put a hex on him...lol  He had absolutely no
> > patience with me. I felt used by him, and think less of him
> > now then I did before.  I might go back there next year, but
> > not as a job seeker.  I'm going to stay here in Virginia.
> > Mike
> >
>
>
If you were offered an interview, you should invoice them for
your expenses. This is normal practice over here.

--
Deri James

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